DSC for Audit and Enforcement
Understand the difference between Audit and Enforcement modes in PowerShell DSC. Learn when to use each to monitor or actively correct system configurations. Read more...
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Under the Hood of DSC
Dive deep into the roles of the Local Configuration Manager (LCM) and MOF files in PowerShell DSC. Learn how they work together to apply and maintain your desired state. Read more...
Anatomy of a DSC Configuration
Demystify PowerShell DSC by learning its core components. This guide breaks down the Configuration, Node, and Resource blocks that make 'Configuration as Code' possible. Read more...
From Fear to Confidence
Stop the 'pray and run' approach to scripting. Learn how to use Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pester to write PowerShell code that is reliable, maintainable, and easy to refactor. Read more...
A SysAdmin's Guide to Git
Tired of 'script_v2_final_final.ps1'? Learn how sysadmins can use Git and GitHub to track changes, recover from mistakes, and collaborate on PowerShell scripts like a pro. Read more...